The UAC/HAL Il-214 Multirole Transport Aircraft (MTA) is a medium-lift, high-wing military transport aircraft being built as a joint venture between Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and India's Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL). Both companies are investing US$300 million each in the joint venture.

The MTA is expected to replace the Indian Air Force's aging fleet of Antonov An-32 transport aircraft. It is designed for regular transport duties and also for deploying paratroopers. It is expected to make its first flight in 2014 and enter service in 2016.

Specifications

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General Characteristics

Crew: 3

Capacity: 88-100 passengers

Payload: 20,000 kilograms (44,000 lb)

Length: 33.2 m (108 ft 11 in)

Wingspan: 30.1 m (98 ft 9 in)

Height: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)

Maximum takeoff weight: 68,000 kg (149,914 lb)

Fuel capacity: 13,500 kilograms (30,000 lb)

Powerplant: 2 × Aviadvigatel PS-90A-76 turbofan engines, 140 kN (32,000 lbf) thrust each

Performance

Speed Maximum: 870 km/h (541 mph, 470 kN)

Cruise speed: 830 km/h (516 mph, 448 kN)

Range: 2,500 km (1,553 mi, 1,350 nmi) with a payload of 20,000 kilograms (44,000 lb)

Service ceiling: 12,000 m (39,370 ft)

Takeoff run: 1,200 meters (3,900 ft)

Landing run: 1,200 meters (3,900 ft)